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| Chemical mediators that cuase pain as part of the inflammatory process. |
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| Excessive production of prolactin, the hormone responsible for breast development. |
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| Benign disorder of the reproductive tract, characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Can break down and bleed into the surrounding tissue. |
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| Pre-cancerous cellular changes. |
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| Benign growths found primarily in the genital and anal regions. Associated with HPV. |
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| Use of steroscopic binocular microscope to examine the cervix under magnification. |
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| Removal of a cone or cylinder-shaped sample of tissue. |
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| Loop electrosurgical excision procedeure (LEEP) |
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| A newer method for cervical biopsy and removal of abnormal cells. Excision and cautery wtih minimal tissue damage. |
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| Lipoproteins that are present shortly after eating, then disappear a couple hours after the meal. |
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| Transitional time in a woman's life characterized by declining ovarian function and decreased hormone production. |
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| The period of time preceeding menopause (usually 2-8 years preceeding). Hormone levels decrease at uneven intervals. |
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| Estrogen produced soley by adrenal glands. |
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| Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) |
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| Estrogen only increases the risk of endometriosis and CA. Estrogen-progesterone increases risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, DVTs. HRT most benefical and less risky for women within 10 years of menopause. |
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| Uterine fibroids, benign. Growth dependent on estrogen. |
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| Removal of fibroid tumor. Preserves fertility. |
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| Vaporization of tissue (fibroids). May cause infertility. |
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| Device inserted into vagina to support prolapsed bladder or uterus. Must be removed and cleaned regularly. Fitted by practitioner. |
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| Bladder herniates into vagina. |
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| Muscles behind vagina are damaged allowing rectum to press into vagina. |
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| when muscle damage occurs in a higher location in the colon. |
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